Mid-Century Gem!

4 bedroom

2 bath

2023 sq. Ft.

.30 acre lot

Every once in a while, a truly rare offering comes on the market, and you think: Dang…THIS is why it has taken me so long to find a house: because I’ve been waiting for this one all my life!

Presenting to you: one of five such homes built in the early 60’s…an absolute rare mid-century modern beauty on a sprawling third of an acre lot in a cul-de-sac in the heart of Northgate! You truly can’t even fit that many positives in one sentence! As if the Mid-century aspect were not enough: you have the privacy of a cul-de-sac, and an oversized lot with both established landscape and potential for days. 

This light-filled home has been totally transformed over the past 3 months, and is ready for you to move right in! Featuring all the hallmarks of a mid century home that so enchant: wide open living spaces, floor to ceiling windows and of course, views to the atrium in front, views of the yard from the entire rear of the home. Vaulted neutral wood graces the ceilings, offering beauty & warmth. New lighting throughout delights: exceptional lighting & fans from Visual Comfort and Currey & Co illuminate the home perfectly. True to the time period new tile flooring, mirrors & lights in the kitchen & bathrooms feel both fresh and comforting. The stunning atrium at the heart of the home is the first room that you step into past the initial front door, and allows for a wonderful outdoor space that you can enjoy privately from all of the front rooms. 

You’ll enjoy entertaining and daily cooking in this large, well laid out kitchen: it features a pass through with dining spot right on the other side, sink overlooking the backyard, gas stove, fridge with water & ice hookup and pantry with abundant storage space. New tile underfoot, paint & pulls on the cabinetry polish it off and give it a complete facelift. Two generous living spaces plus two separate dining areas offer multiple areas for entertainment. You can envision holidays spent with meal-prep happening in the kitchen, as someone peaks through the pass-through to catch a glimpse of the game. 

Both the living spaces offer a wood burning fireplace to ensure everyone is nice and toasty all Winter long. The family room fireplace serves as art as well: a Malm free standing, wood burning fireplace: it is aesthetically in tune with the Mid-century modern vibe and situated in just the right spot to not impede on any of the lush views of the backyard. The entire home…every room really, has natural, light and airy vibe that makes you want to sit and stay. 

The details of why it feels as nice as it does? Well, we won’t keep it a secret: brand new neutral Berber carpet was just installed, giving your feet a plush and luxe experience. The entire interior was painted throughout: a white that took me 10 years to find: Acadia White by Benjamin Moore: it is friends with both warm tones & cool, engages the wood ceilings perfectly, and plays well with the Berber carpet. Bathroom lighting courtesy of Rejuvenation, a website offering period-specific lighting, flow nicely with the tile flooring & countertops, and give exactly the right amount of light in each of the bathrooms. Indoor laundry complete with washer & dryer in the hallway closet is a particularly nice treat for those who have had to trek to the garage to do some loads…the perfect placement is conveniently located in the middle of all the bedrooms. 

The yard space both in the front & back is a dream: Nearly a third of an acre lot is huge, and it is really laid out so well: fabulous pool with a slide, massive back and side yard, mature fruit trees including orange & Meyer lemon, verdant lawn & decades of thoughtful landscape are evident throughout. Mature trees and lawn in the front add to the curb appeal. And yet there is still so much room to add your own special touch: will you add an ADU, build an outdoor kitchen or fire pit? Plant a garden you can see from the kitchen window? It is stupendous as it is, but you can use your imagination and make it even better! 

On top of all of this? The location is stellar: the Contra Costa Canal trail, which connects with the Iron Horse Trail, is just 3 blocks away: use it to get all the way to Moraga, Pleasanton, or Concord via bike, feet or roller skates. How about shopping? A mere 1.2 miles to the Encina Grande Shopping Center with a Whole Foods, Ace Hardware, Rocco’s Pizza and 1.7 miles to Countrywood Shopping Center featuring Safeway, Jamba Juice, All Star Donuts, CVS, and of course, everyone’s favorite: Artie’s Countrywood Lounge.

12 years of school are in close proximity as well:Walnut Acres Elementary School, Foothill Middle School & Northgate High School. 

More Wonderful Details...

Central HVAC including new furnace (Fall 2023)

Ceilings fans in family room & 1 bedroom

2 fireplaces including highly artistic freestanding Malm fireplace in family room

2 dining areas: dining nook & dining space

Floor to ceiling windows & clerestory windows offering natural light & views 

Primary suite offers ensuite bathroom 

8 ft deep Pool with slide = summertime bliss!

2 car garage with Brand New electrical, garage door + openers installed by Ben Hernandez & Contra Costa Door

So many very beautiful verdant offerings in the backyard, including these...just to name a few:

2 Meyer lemon trees

Orange tree

Lemon tree

Cherry tree

2 Australian Tea trees

2 Mission Fig trees

Camillias

Star Jasmine plants